RD Specialist
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an R&D Specialist to join our Auckland manufacturing site! The R&D Specialist NZ is responsible for research and development innovation and productivity delivery with regards to coffee and tea ingredients. Working alongside the Quality and Production teams the R&D Specialist NZ has responsibility to support local quality processes and KPIs particularly with regards to sensory quality. The role also supports the delivery of New Product Development and CAPEX projects working with local and global stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
In the role you will be responsible for:
- Identification and delivery of cost optimization projects with regards to coffee and tea for the Auckland factory including waste minimization efficiency and CAPEX projects
- Championing quality through skilled and objective sensory evaluation of our products
- Supports the commercialization of NPD & Operational processes and is a conduit for the sharing of coffee knowledge to the business including training of associates as required
- Supports material productivity improvements in the local Auckland factory
- Champion innovation quality and sensory of products
Ensuring the technical aspects of NPD are delivered in line with JDE protocols and proc
Qualifications :
Were looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
- 3 years experience in a similar role
- Coffee roasting experience and blend development capability
- Experience in tea blend development highly desirable
- Experience in sensory evaluation
- Broad technical knowledge of food manufacturing and technologies
- Proven track record of Commodity procurement within a budget.
- A minimum of 5 years experience within the tea or coffee industry across multiple areas
Additional Information :
Whats in it for you
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity
- Enjoy half a day off on your birthday.
- Medical Insurance for you and your family.
- Income Protection and Life Insurance.
- Learning and development programs to support personal growth.
- Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands and access to discounted staff purchases.
If so please grab a cuppa brush up your CV and apply now (its really easy we promise). If you have any questions youd like to ask before applying feel free to send an email to NZ Talent (). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peets in this role are greatly appreciated.
Note: no applications are handled via email.
We are not an accredited employer therefore cannot assist with work visas and currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
